Elite status benefits

Are you a Dividend Miles Preferred member flying on American?

As an AAdvantage elite status member, you'll enjoy a world of perks and benefits designed to make your travel experience more enjoyable when traveling with American Airlines, US Airways, oneworld member airlines and Alaska Airlines.

Upgrade one companion traveling on the same flight using 500-mile upgrades

Earned 500-mile upgrades (4 for every 10,000 elite-qualifying miles flown)

Upgrade on US Airways flights, when available, at check-in

*Upgrades on American are valid on American marketed and operated flights, within the U.S. (including Hawaii) and between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Central America. Upgrades are valid from the Main Cabin to the next class of service (based on availability).

Systemwide Upgrades

AAdvantage® Executive Platinum members receive eight complimentary one-way systemwide upgrades upon qualification or re-qualification. These upgrades entitle you (or any passenger you designate) to confirmed upgrades to the next class of service:

At the time of booking (provided upgrade seating is available)

From most Business Class and Economy Class fares

For travel on American Airlines marketed and operated flights systemwide

Upgrade on US Airways at check-in

Until we integrate our programs, elite status members receive complimentary upgrades to First or Business Class on US Airways at the time of check-in, if seats are available. If available, an upgrade option will be presented at check-in for travel on US Airways-operated flights.

Within and between:

U.S. (excluding Hawaii)

Canada

Mexico

Caribbean

Bahamas

Bermuda

Central America

Offered via the following channels:

usairways.com

US Airways app

US Airways mobile website

US Airways self-service kiosks

US Airways airport agents

Admirals Club agents

Upgrades will be provided on a first come, first served basis, and if a seat is not available, you can choose to add yourself to the upgrade standby list.

To secure an upgrade, all travelers in the reservation will need to agree to the upgrade options as presented at check-in. If you are traveling on a mixed itinerary and are checking in with American, but connecting to a US Airways flight, please see a US Airways agent to assist with the upgrade on US Airways.

Additionally, you may also upgrade on US Airways marketed, American Airlines-operated flights at the time of check-in if seats are available. Since this flight is operated by American, the cost for upgrades will follow the current American Airlines policy.

Elite members will earn at least 500 miles for flights under 500 miles on American Airlines and American Eagle (including codeshare flights booked as an American Airlines flight number) and participating AAdvantage and oneworld airlines:

If you arrive late to the gate, you may bypass the General Boarding lines and enjoy the convenience of boarding anytime via the dedicated Priority boarding lane. Just show your boarding pass, and you'll be on your way!

First and Envoy (Business) Class check-in, security and boarding on US Airways

Priority check-in

This option allows you to skip the line and check in at designated Preferred ticket counters. If a Preferred counter is not available, check in at:

Our First Class counters within:

U.S.

Canada

Latin America

Caribbean

Bermuda

Our Envoy Class counters for travel to/from:

Europe

South America

Middle East

Priority security lanes

Priority security lanes let you and your travel companions sail through security and get to your gate even faster. At participating airports, simply show your:

Valid form of I.D.

Boarding pass

Priority dual-lane boarding

Available at over 60 airports, dual-lane boarding allows you to be seated faster and get first choice on overhead bin space. After our uniformed U.S. military and First/Business Class customers, you will board as follows:

Please note that you'll be called to board by your oneworld tier as opposed to your AAdvantage elite status level. And rather than wait for a specific zone, you can skip the line even if you're late to the gate!

Checked bag fee waived

The checked bag fees will be waived for all elite members and guests traveling on the same reservation (excluding group reservations) for travel in the Main Cabin on flights marketed and operated by American Airlines or marketed by American or American Eagle. The number of waived bag fees depends on your elite status.

Oversize or overweight bags may incur additional fees. For tickets issued prior to April 8, 2014, Gold members may continue to check two bags free of charge.

Same-day standby and flight changes on US Airways (MoveUp fee waiver)

Admirals Club® membership discount

Receive a special discounted price on an Admirals Club membership and enjoy a tranquil atmosphere for business or pleasure before, after, or between flights. To learn more, visit our Admirals Club page or call 1-800-237-7971 from the continental U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico.

Reservation assistance

Elite service desk access

To provide you with the personalized attention you deserve, each AAdvantage elite status level has its own service desk. Representatives are available to assist with:

Reservations

Upgrade purchases and requests

Award claims

AAdvantage account inquiries

Customer service

Preferred seats

As an AAdvantage elite status member, you have complimentary access to Preferred seats which have standard legroom and are more favorably located throughout the Main Cabin. We set aside a number of these seats on every flight for our premium customers and anyone traveling on full-fare Economy Class tickets. This benefit also applies to up to 8 passengers traveling with you in the same reservation.

You also have complimentary access to Preferred Seats on US Airways flights.

Waived ticketing service charge

The ticketing service charge is waived on tickets issued by American Airlines Reservations, an airport agent, or at a Travel Center for Executive Platinum members traveling on revenue or AAdvantage award tickets.

Guaranteed availability in the Main Cabin

Executive Platinum members and one companion can book a full-fare ticket in the Main Cabin on sold-out American Airlines and American Eagle flights when you make your reservation at least 24 hours in advance (except on codeshare flights and flights to/from Venezuela).

Waitlist priority for First or Business Class

If we're unable to confirm a First or Business Class seat on your preferred American Airlines flight, Executive Platinum members will be placed on the top of the waitlist for the next available seat. Please call at least 24 hours prior to flight departure for this service. If aren't confirmed before arriving at the airport, you can ask an agent to put you on the standby list.

Complimentary food and drink in the Main Cabin

Have a snack and drink on us

Executive Platinum members traveling in the Main Cabin on board American Airlines, American Eagle, US Airways and US Airways Express can enjoy a complimentary beverage from our standard alcoholic beverage selections as well as one snack. The snack on American includes any food item on our menu. The snack on US Airways includes any item from our à la carte menu.

AAdvantage Award processing charge waived

When you request AAdvantage awards within 21 days of departure, AAdvantage award charges will be waived for Executive Platinum, Platinum and Gold customers when using miles from their account.

Expanded award seating availability

Executive Platinum members and one companion have exclusive access to additional MileSAAver award seating on American Airlines and American Eagle flights. While this is not a guarantee of available seating, it does provide more flexibility when you are traveling on a MileSAAver award. Please call the Executive Platinum service desk to access this benefit.

AAdvantage award change and reinstatement charge waived

Charges will be waived for Executive Platinum members when:

Reinstating a fully unused award ticket that hasn't expired

Changing a date or eligible origin/destination on a MileSAAver or AAnytime award when using miles from your account

Special discounts on hotel and car awards

Elite status members receive special discounts on hotel and car awards.

*oneworld benefits are available only to passengers on scheduled flights that are both marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline (marketed means that there must be a oneworld member airline flight number on your ticket).

**Access to Qantas Domestic Business Lounges excluded. AAdvantage member access to American Airlines lounges excluded (regardless of status or class of service) if traveling within North America or between the U.S., Canada, Mexico (except Mexico City), the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean.